On Tuesday, the SATF — a coalition working to prevent substance abuse and addiction in Branch County awarded Bronson High School, Josh Englehart, Tilted Tulip and Youth Engaged in Prevention with the Pehrson Award, for their service in raising awareness and fighting the war on drugs within the county.

During the meeting, members of the SATF discussed upcoming campaigns, including its “Lock your Med” initiative, aimed at encouraging those taking prescription medications to keep them in a locked box or other secure location to prevent misuse.

Branch County Undersheriff Keith Eichler reported that a total of 29 pounds of prescription medication was dropped off at the Branch County Sheriff’s Office’s med box in the month of September and 21 pounds in August.

The med box, which provides residents with a secure and confidential way of disposing of unused or old medications, is located in the lobby of the BCSO.

Coldwater Assistant Public Safety Director Joe Scheid further reported that the Coldwater Police Department has found “no meth labs in the last month.”

The SATF will provide information on its campaign and other initiatives at the Older American Health Fair, set for 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 10 at the Dearth Center in Coldwater.

For more information, visit the SATF on Facebook or branchcountysatf.com.